Courtney Paszkiewicz

Data Centers, Environmental Racism, and Environmental Justice

As artificial intelligence and technology continue to grow, data centers are becoming increasingly common. However, the environmental impact of data centers raises important concerns about environmental racism, environmental justice, and…
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The Hate U Give: How One Voice Can Make a Difference

Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give is a powerful book that explores racism, police brutality, and the importance of speaking up against injustice. The story follows Starr Carter, a Black…
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How Pollution Disproportionately Affects Communities of Color

When people think about racism, they often think about discrimination in schools, workplaces, or the criminal justice system. However, racism can also affect the environment people live in. Environmental racism…
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The Importance of Diversity in Higher Education

College is often described as a place where anyone can work hard, get an education, and create opportunities for their future. However, students do not all begin with the same…
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LeBron’s Move to the 76s and ARCC

LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers is one of the biggest stories in the NBA right now. After spending the last eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, James officially…
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When a Viral Moment Becomes a Conversation About Race

It happens almost every day. Someone posts a video, it gets millions of views, and suddenly everyone has an opinion. A person can go from completely unknown to being discussed…
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Who Gets to Be the Hero?

When we think of superheroes, we usually picture people with incredible powers, dramatic costumes, and some kind of villain standing in their way. But who gets to be the hero?…
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What Your Favorite Playlist Can Teach You About Culture

Think about the music you listen to every day. Maybe your playlist has hip-hop, country, pop, R&B, rock, or a little bit of everything. Music is one of the easiest…
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Remembering 9/11 Through an Anti-Racism Lens

September 11, 2001, was one of the most devastating days in American history. Thousands of citizens, firefighters, police officers, medics, friends, and family members lost their lives in the 9/11…
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Racism and Sports: More Than Just a Game

Sports are often described as something that brings people together. Fans can sit next to complete strangers and celebrate the same team, while athletes from different backgrounds work together toward…
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